Pick & Mix Blanket

Pick & Mix Blanket by Burgundy & Blush

What Is Being Made

The Pick & Mix Blanket is a customizable crochet throw designed to be completely unique to each maker. Rather than following a single fixed pattern, this blanket is constructed from multiple different hexagon motifs that you select and combine according to your personal preference. A planning template is included in the pattern to help you decide which hexagon variations to make and in what quantities, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind blanket by mixing and matching your chosen designs.

Craft and Techniques

This is an intermediate-level crochet project that requires attention to detail and careful stitch counting. The pattern incorporates a variety of stitches worked in both conventional and unconventional positions, which adds complexity and visual interest to the finished blanket. The modular construction method—creating individual hexagon motifs and then assembling them—is a popular technique in crochet that allows for flexibility in design and makes the project manageable in stages.

Stitches Used

The Pick & Mix Blanket features several specialized crochet stitches:

• Puff Stitch: Created by working multiple yarn overs and loops on the hook before pulling through all loops at once, finished with a chain stitch. This stitch creates a textured, dimensional effect.
• Cluster Stitch: Formed by working yarn overs and loops that are pulled through together, creating a dense, decorative stitch.
• Additional stitches are worked in non-traditional positions throughout the pattern, requiring close attention during construction.

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for 5 x 100g balls of Paintbox Aran yarn, or any suitable alternative in the same weight. DK weight yarn is also suitable, though using DK may result in a smaller finished blanket size. A 5.5mm crochet hook is required for working with Aran weight yarn. You will also need scissors and a needle for finishing the blanket after all hexagons are assembled.

Yarn Weight Options

The pattern accommodates both Aran and DK weight yarns, offering flexibility based on your yarn stash or preferred finished size. Aran weight will produce a larger, more substantial blanket, while DK weight creates a smaller version with finer detail.